The Detroit Lions added another cornerback on Tuesday after trading for Carlton Davis on Monday. Robertson is a young and versatile corner that should play a major role for the Lions in 2024.
We wanted to know more about Robertson, so we reached out Raiders reporter Levi Damien of Raiders Wire to get the scoop. Here's what he had to say:
What are your overall thoughts on Robertsons time with the Raiders?
"Originally he was seen as someone who could develop into a viable starter in the slot. He struggled there early on and so they moved him back outside with the hopes he could develop. He did show improvement over his four seasons, and his starts went up as a result. Last season he saw career numbers almost across the board with 12 starts, two interceptions, a forced fumble and 50 combined tackles.
He is a character who has a lot of confidence in himself and was a key part of the new energy the Raiders had over their final nine games last season under interim head coach Antonio Pierce. In that, I think he will fit right in with the Lions as I see Dan Campbell and Pierce being similar in what they value in the character and presence of their players. Amik has that for sure.
What are his strengths?
"He is a passionate and aggressive player with good ball skills and hands. He tackles pretty well despite his size. He liked to point out that he played receiver in high school. He's got some hops too as evidenced by the game sealing interception last season against the Packers."
What are his weaknesses?
"Stature mainly. He's 5-9. He has some lapses in coverage that allow receivers to get behind him for big catches at times. He doesn't offer much in terms of special teams either."
What is the ceiling for Robertson? Can he be a CB1?
"Ceiling would be CB2. He showed some potential to be a decent starter at times over the past couple seasons, but he will give up some big plays."
Is Robertson better outside or in the nickel?
"He played mostly on the left side boundary. As I mentioned, they thought early on (mainly because of his stature and play traits) that he could be a nickel corner, covering the slot receiver, but that didn't work out. He made his way back onto the field as an outside corner and that seems to be where he's best suited."
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